Attractions & Destinations

Visit an art gallery. Take in a performance. Hear a lecture. See a film. Tour a bamboo forest or a working farm. Whether you’re looking for a day trip, a night out, a sporting event, a concert, or just a stroll on a field, in a forest, or among historic buildings, we’ve got something for you.

So Much to Do, Something for Everyone

With five beautiful campuses in the heart of New Jersey, Rutgers is a great destination! There's so much to do and see here.

Athletics and Recreation

Cheer Rutgers’ Scarlet Knights, play a round of golf, or come out for swim.

Gardens

Visit the Zimmerli Art Museum

With more than 60,000 works in its collection, the Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers is one of the largest and most distinguished university-based museums in the country. It collects, preserves, researches, and exhibits world-class art works for the university community and a large outside audience as well. Headquartered in a 70,000-square-foot facility, the collection ranges from ancient to contemporary art, featuring particularly rich holdings in the areas of French art of the 19th century, Russian and Soviet nonconformist art, and American and European works on paper, including prints, drawings, photographs, and rare books.

Rutgers Gardens

Take a hike, have a picnic, and enjoy one of the largest free gardens in New Jersey. Spread out over more than 180 acres, Rutgers Gardens is open seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Events and Activities on Campus

There’s always something going on here: concerts, lectures, and other events. The events calendar is your ticket to finding out what's happening.